Colongra, New South Wales — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Colongra, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
| Locality | Colongra |
| State | New South Wales (NSW) |
| Local Government Area | Central Coast Council |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Major Cities of Australia |
| Latitude | -33.20896 |
| Longitude | 151.5439 |
| Area | 7.8 km² |
| Elevation | 5 m |
| Postcode | 2262 |
| Area Code | 02 |
| Distance to Sydney | 80 km north-northeast |
Colongra is a locality in the Central Coast Council local government area of New South Wales, Australia. The locality covers an area of 7.8 km². It sits at an elevation of around 5 m above sea level. It lies approximately 80 km north-northeast of Sydney. Colongra is located at 33.2090°S, 151.5439°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 2262.
Colongra unfolds across a landscape where rolling pastures meet the gentle embrace of the coast. It lies 39.8 km south-west of Newcastle, NSW (from Newcastle, NSW: bearing 216°T), and is situated 6.1 km north-east of Gorokan. The air here carries a perpetual whisper of salt, even miles inland, a testament to the proximity of the Tasman Sea. Farms, often delineated by weathered timber fences, climb the soft slopes, their fields a patchwork of greens and golds that shift with the seasons. The character of Colongra is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the land dictates the tempo of life, and the sky at dusk often bleeds into hues of apricot and rose, casting a warm glow over the undulating terrain. The occasional stand of gum trees, their bark peeling in papery scrolls, punctuates the open country, offering dappled shade and a sense of enduring presence.
The history of Colongra is interwoven with the fortunes of the land and its early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil and coastal access. Originally a farming and grazing district, the local economy has evolved, with a growing emphasis on tourism and boutique agriculture, particularly the cultivation of olives and specialised fruits that thrive in the region's temperate climate. The legacy of past industries, though less visible now, still informs the character of the place, with remnants of old farmsteads and sheds hinting at a harder, more agrarian past. Colongra’s distinctive charm lies in this blend of the old and the new, a place where the scent of ripening citrus mingles with the distant murmur of surf, and the pace of everyday life allows for an appreciation of the natural beauty that surrounds it.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Colongra, New South Wales with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Colongra, in the Central Coast Council local government area.
Detailed location data for Colongra includes the postcode (2262), telephone area code (02), and local government area (Central Coast Council), with an ABS remoteness classification of Major Cities of Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Colongra is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |